Weird comfort access issues

3000GT MR · 08-07-2014, 08:21 AM

I just bought a 2010 e92 and the only issue it has is this wierd CA problem. I've searched and tried just about all the common issues from fob battery to antenna.

Symtoms:
1. Car doesnt unlock/lock when touching either handle.
2. Car doesnt start without the key being in the ignition. After i shut the car off it will restart once with the key removed and then after that it says "key not found...."
3. If i remove the hard key and unlock the door with it all my settings change to the previous owners. If i then lock and unlock with the fob all mine come back. Shouldnt it reconize it as the same key?

BMW dealers are a joke around here so i wanted to exhaust all resources before i take it in to get reprogrammed because thats the only other thing i can think of.

Any ideas would be much appreciated. Thank you

PerthBMW · 08-07-2014, 08:46 AM

Try replacing the battery in the key fob...fixed my similar problems.

3000GT MR · 08-07-2014, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by PerthBMW

Try replacing the battery in the key fob...fixed my similar problems.

I'm on my 2nd new battery. Still no worky

zivyn · 08-07-2014, 09:59 PM

Almost sounds like no comfort access, you sure it's installed?

CA door handles have little raised ridges on the top of the key area as the designated contact area, non-CA door handles don't have them.

3000GT MR · 08-07-2014, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by zivyn

Almost sounds like no comfort access, you sure it's installed?

CA door handles have little raised ridges on the top of the key area as the designated contact area, non-CA door handles don't have them.

Yeah its got all the CA bells and whistles. Vin comes up with it, fob is CA.

EndOfAnEra · 08-07-2014, 10:54 PM

maybe check all the fuses behind the glove box?

Str8sixTT · 10-20-2014, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 3000GT MR

I just bought a 2010 e92 and the only issue it has is this wierd CA problem. I've searched and tried just about all the common issues from fob battery to antenna.

Symtoms:
1. Car doesnt unlock/lock when touching either handle.
2. Car doesnt start without the key being in the ignition. After i shut the car off it will restart once with the key removed and then after that it says "key not found...."
3. If i remove the hard key and unlock the door with it all my settings change to the previous owners. If i then lock and unlock with the fob all mine come back. Shouldnt it reconize it as the same key?

BMW dealers are a joke around here so i wanted to exhaust all resources before i take it in to get reprogrammed because thats the only other thing i can think of.

Any ideas would be much appreciated. Thank you

I have the same exact issues. Did you ever get this resolved?

3000GT MR · 10-21-2014, 06:46 AM

No I haven't. I also haven't really looked into in a while.

FL335 · 10-21-2014, 07:03 AM

I had an 08 (have an 09 LCI, now) and that car had issues...would work intermittently. Tech told me there were some issues with the antennas...I did buy brand new, Duracell batteries and that helped...GL. Let us know what happens.

Teq · 10-21-2014, 03:57 PM

Check fault codes with Rheingold.
A faulty antenna will be logged.

08-07-2014, 08:21 AM	#1
3000GT MR Major 265 Rep 1,392 Posts Drives: 09 335i/3000gt vr4 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sav GA iTrader: (6)	Weird comfort access issues I just bought a 2010 e92 and the only issue it has is this wierd CA problem. I've searched and tried just about all the common issues from fob battery to antenna. Symtoms: 1. Car doesnt unlock/lock when touching either handle. 2. Car doesnt start without the key being in the ignition. After i shut the car off it will restart once with the key removed and then after that it says "key not found...." 3. If i remove the hard key and unlock the door with it all my settings change to the previous owners. If i then lock and unlock with the fob all mine come back. Shouldnt it reconize it as the same key? BMW dealers are a joke around here so i wanted to exhaust all resources before i take it in to get reprogrammed because thats the only other thing i can think of. Any ideas would be much appreciated. Thank you __________________ Have a single turbo and/or tired of burning up O2 sensors? Ask me about the new ADV O2 sensor retro kits! 335i 2010 e92 M-sport Mods: VM Top mount 6466, Aquamist HSF4 w/custom direct port. VRSF IC + Exhaust 335i 2009 e90 665RWHP VFF900 ST RIP .
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PerthBMW Captain 219 Rep 690 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	Try replacing the battery in the key fob...fixed my similar problems.
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zivyn First Lieutenant 28 Rep 378 Posts Drives: for enjoyment Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West coast transplant iTrader: (13)	Almost sounds like no comfort access, you sure it's installed? CA door handles have little raised ridges on the top of the key area as the designated contact area, non-CA door handles don't have them.
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EndOfAnEra Lieutenant Colonel 516 Rep 1,705 Posts Drives: AW X3 35i Msport + S2000 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Largo, FL iTrader: (13)	maybe check all the fuses behind the glove box? __________________ flickr
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10-21-2014, 06:46 AM	#8
3000GT MR Major 265 Rep 1,392 Posts Drives: 09 335i/3000gt vr4 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sav GA iTrader: (6)	No I haven't. I also haven't really looked into in a while.
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FL335 Banned 85 Rep 707 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida Beaches iTrader: (0)	I had an 08 (have an 09 LCI, now) and that car had issues...would work intermittently. Tech told me there were some issues with the antennas...I did buy brand new, Duracell batteries and that helped...GL. Let us know what happens.
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10-21-2014, 03:57 PM	#10
Teq First Lieutenant 41 Rep 328 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Check fault codes with Rheingold. A faulty antenna will be logged.
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